Yeah... 19. That number just hits so mercilessly hard... Seriously, start listing 19 of your closest friends that you know and step back, look at the list and let it sink in. A whole crew is just unimaginable.

I've posted on the other thread about how serious the fire conditions
are this year. AZ especially the Prescott area, had a rather dry, warm Spring.
Combine this with near all time record heat right now as our monsoon approaches.

Wild land firefighters, especially Hotshot crews are right on the
front lines.

It's very brushy country where this happened. I understand that
winds were very erratic (think thunderstorm downdrafts) today.

What to say..... This is very sad news today.My thoughts and prayers out to all the family and friends of the Fallen , This makes me so sad..... I imagine I'll be getting called soon..... Thanks Nita, Big hugs to you..xoxoo